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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

Tyler Wright’s Family Skewers WSL for Competing Under UAE’s Anti-LGBT Laws; We Spoke to a Local

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

4 Observations About the 2025 WSL Championship Tour Schedule

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

WSL Criticized Over Championship Tour Stop’s Anti-LGBTQIA+ Policies

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The 10 People You’ll Meet Buying Used Surfboards

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

8 Minutes of Raw Malibu Surf in an Adios to Summer

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Tom Curren Returns to Represent USA at ISA Masters in El Salvador

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

As Lebanese Surfers Shelter From Conflict, a Brave Few Take to the Waves

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

1 Visitor Dies, 2 Injured At Ke’iki Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Welcomes Beginning of the Pipeline Season

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Explores the Redwoods in a Tricked Out Camper Van

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Rachael Tilly, Taylor Jensen Win 2024 World Longboard Titles

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Erin Brooks Qualifies for 2025 WSL Championship Tour

Cooper Gegan
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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